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When Australia joins the granny nations
It's known as the historic reversal, and it appears irreversible: Places where the old outnumber kids. What began in 1995 in a single country, Italy, will spread to 56 nations - and Australia is one of them.
It's known as the historic reversal, and it appears irreversible: Places where the old outnumber kids. What began in 1995 in a single country, Italy, will spread to 56 nations - and Australia is one of them.
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Community, industry and tertiary education sector must ensure students make informed decisions in course choice.
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